CBS: How well is New York City prepared for the complexities of climate change, like flooding? Since Superstorm Sandy hit in 2012, New York has been increasing its flood resiliency plans. “The reality is we’re never going to be fully prepared for a storm like Sandy,” New York Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala said.
Feet in Two Words: When Venezuelan migrant Bibiane Chamorro woke up on September 1st, 2021, at first, she thought she was dreaming. She had gone to bed at 9 p.m. with her husband, Mario, so she could get up at 4 a.m. for her job as a housekeeper. But in the middle of the night,
Rising Floods for Basement Apartment Dwellers – Home, Interrupted Read More »
Rainproof NYC invites you to a virtual sessions to hear what the working groups are considering and give them crucial feedback before the recommendations are finalized. When: May 14th, 5:00 – 8:00 RSVP HERE>>
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Rainproof NYC invites you to two sessions to hear what the working groups are considering and give them crucial feedback before the recommendations are finalized. For the in-person session, please use the RSVP link below. This event is open to the public. Details: Wednesday, May 1st, 9 AM – 12 PM American Museum of Natural
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Join us for an exploration into NYC’s landscape history with Eric W. Sanderson Vice President for Urban Conservation Strategy at the New York Botanical Garden and author of Mannahatta: A Natural History of New York City in conversation with artist and journalist Nathan Kensinger whose work explores New York’s historic waterways, and the building of
Reimagining the Concrete Jungle: Embracing the Resurgence of Blue Zones Read More »
Join us for a book talk on author Rosetta S. Elkin’s recently published “Landscapes of Retreat.” Elkin will share insights from her book, featuring in-depth field studies from around the world to explore the dynamic relationship between human settlements and the changing climate. Elkin will be joined in conversation by Kelly Leilani Main, Executive Director
Landscapes of Retreat: A Conversation with Rosetta S. Elkin and Guests Read More »
Wild Hope TV: New York City is famous for its towering skyscrapers and vibrant streets teeming with traffic, commerce, and cuisine. Turn back the clock a few centuries, and “the city that never sleeps” was known more for its marine biodiversity: a bustling island in a harbor teeming with life, including some of the world’s
Episode 1: The Big Oyster Read More »
VT Digger: It’s just past the halfway point for the 2024 legislative session, and we are grateful to fellow lawmakers who have rolled up their sleeves to tackle so many complex issues from affordability to housing to public safety and school construction. While there are many important policies the Vermont legislative Climate Solutions Caucus is
The Daily Progress: Thomas Jefferson was many things. A leader, he served as governor of Virginia, secretary of state and president of the United States. A lawyer, his understanding of man’s unalienable rights contributed not only to America’s freedom from overseas powers but Americans’ ongoing fight for civil rights. An architect, his designs for his
UVA, Monticello announce recipients of 2024 Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medals Read More »
New Research shows that 90 percent of U.S. Counties – over 300 Million people in the US – have experienced a federal climate disaster between 2011 – 2022.
Rebuild by Design Releases Atlas of Disaster Read More »
